A.J. Green: NFL Needs Mental Health Support

0:00It's March 18th. Here's your NFL news in two minutes. Subscribe to stay locked in all season. Ajay Green, the veteran wide receiver who retired after a 12-year NFL career, is speaking out after the tragic suicide of his former teammate, Rondale Moore last month. Green spent his final two seasons with the Arizona Cardinals alongside the young receiver who they treated like family. Moore had suffered major preseason injuries the past two years, which kept him from playing and led to deep depression. Earlier this week, Green shared his thoughts in a player-focused publication. He pointed out how physical setbacks often hit players hard mentally, and the league needs to step up its support. People close to Moore noted his growing struggles after back-to-back injuries sideline him. Green says this highlights a bigger issue in the NFL, where mental health gets overlooked amid physical rehab. Green pushes for mandatory independent counseling for any major injury and longer sessions after a second one. Even post-rehab, he wants teams to make seeking mental health help feel normal, not a weakness.

1:04The NFL and its teams now face calls to act on these ideas. Green's message underscores the human side of the game, urging real changes to protect players. A message from our sponsor supports today's story. Do not just fall asleep, drift into what you are listening to. S-O-L-L-I, solypillow.com.